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Junior Program Analyst Jobs in Potomac, MD (NOW HIRING)

Junior Program Manager

Vienna, VA ยท On-site

$90K - $140K/yr

We are seeking a Junior Program Manager to help drive excellence across our portfolio of federal ... Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple ...

Junior Program Manager

Vienna, VA ยท Remote

$90K - $140K/yr

We are seeking a Junior Program Manager to help drive excellence across our portfolio of federal ... Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple ...

Junior Program Manager

Vienna, VA ยท On-site

$70 - $100/hr

We are seeking a Junior Program Manager to help drive excellence across our portfolio of federal ... Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple ...

Mentor and train junior cost and program control analysts, providing technical guidance and contributing to overall team capability development * Document and present/defend analytical results

Mentor and train junior cost and program control analysts, providing technical guidance and contributing to overall team capability development * Document and present/defend analytical results

Junior Specialist

Arlington, VA ยท On-site

$75K/yr

... analysis, mission execution, and organization performance. BCS Allegient is looking for a Junior Program Engineer to join our team at the Office of Naval Research in Arlington, VA. This position is ...

Program Control Analyst

Ashburn, VA ยท On-site

$70K - $91K/yr

Mentor and guide junior program control analysts Salary Range: $70,000-91,000 General Description of Benefits * US Citizenship * Be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (elevated) clearance ...

Program Analyst - Sr.

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$131K - $131K/yr

Position Overview: The Senior Program Analyst serves as a senior advisor and workstream lead ... This role also provides guidance to junior staff, promotes collaboration across project teams, and ...

Program Analyst - Sr.

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$131K - $131K/yr

Position Overview: The Senior Program Analyst serves as a senior advisor and workstream lead ... This role also provides guidance to junior staff, promotes collaboration across project teams, and ...

Program Analyst - Sr.

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$90 - $140/hr

Position Overview: The Senior Program Analyst serves as a senior advisor and workstream lead ... This role also provides guidance to junior staff, promotes collaboration across project teams, and ...

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How much do junior program analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for junior program analyst in Potomac, MD is $33.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.85 and $36.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior program analyst?

Junior Program Analysts are entry-level professionals who assist in evaluating, implementing, and improving organizational programs and projects. They typically collect and analyze data, prepare reports, and provide support to senior analysts and managers. Their role may involve administrative tasks, research, and helping to ensure that projects align with organizational goals. Junior Program Analysts often work in government agencies, non-profits, or private sector organizations as part of a larger program management team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior program analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Program Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a relevant bachelor's degree in fields like business, public administration, or data analysis. Familiarity with project management software, spreadsheets (Excel), and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI is often required. Effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive attitude help you collaborate well with teams and stakeholders. These competencies are critical for accurately analyzing program data, supporting project goals, and ensuring organizational effectiveness.

What are some common challenges faced by junior program analysts during their first year on the job?

During their first year, Junior Program Analysts often encounter challenges such as adapting to complex data analysis tools, understanding organizational processes, and managing multiple tasks with tight deadlines. They may also need to quickly learn how to interpret program data and translate findings into actionable recommendations for their team. Building strong communication skills is essential, as Junior Program Analysts regularly collaborate with project managers, senior analysts, and stakeholders to support decision-making and program improvement.

What is the difference between Junior Program Analyst vs Program Coordinator?

AspectJunior Program AnalystProgram Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in related field; some certificationsBachelor's degree often preferred; relevant experience valued
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, analytical tasks, data analysisOffice setting, administrative and organizational tasks
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment agencies, nonprofits, consulting firmsNonprofits, government, corporate programs
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Junior Program Analyst typically focuses on data analysis, research, and supporting program evaluation, requiring analytical skills and relevant certifications. In contrast, Program Coordinators handle administrative tasks, scheduling, and communication to ensure program operations run smoothly. While both roles work within similar environments and industries, their core responsibilities differ, making this comparison useful for those exploring entry-level roles in program management.

What are the most commonly searched types of Program Analyst jobs in Potomac, MD?

The most popular types of Program Analyst jobs in Potomac, MD are:

What cities near Potomac, MD are hiring for Junior Program Analyst jobs?

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Infographic showing various Junior Program Analyst job openings in Potomac, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,092 per year, or $33.2 per hour.

Management and Program Analyst - Junior - Transition and Economic Development (HR | Exempt) [016P...

ProSidian Consulting

Washington, DC โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices.ย  ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management.ย  We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.ย 
Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.ย  Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value.ย 
ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.ย  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Management and Program Analyst - Junior - Transition and Economic Development headquartered near Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland Area to support an engagement for Government - Federal (USA) Sector Clients 0ย 

This HR | Exempt position currently best aligns with the Junior Management and Program Analyst Labor Category and ideal candidates exhibit the ability to visualize, analyze, and convert data and experiences to meet performance challenges while confidently engaging in productive "Jugaad" and dialogue targeting mission success.ย  ProSidian Team Members work to provide a broad range of general management and business support services, including program and project management; governance and strategic integration; policy analysis; curriculum and training; and data analytics and evaluation for Veterans Benefits Administration, Transition, and Economic Development requirements.ย  Work in this environment helps promote, advance, and instill a culture of civilian readiness for service members, Veterans, and their families by providing early access to VA benefits and resources as well as access to a network of partner organizations working together to accelerate their economic empowerment and well-being.

Management and Program Analyst - Junior - Transition and Economic Development Candidates shall work to support requirements for Technical General Support Services (GSSC) related to Environmental Consulting Services (NAICS: 541690), Scientific and Technical Consulting Services - Energy (NAICS: 541690), and Professional Scientific Technical Consulting Services (NAICS: 591690) and Performs tasks requiring delivery of analysis and advice for management regarding the evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of large scale programs and operations.ย  Tasks may include conducting organization studies that specifically assess and analyze current organization states and management systems; performing gap analyses of differences between current and targeted states; documenting and delivering findings and recommendations; and conducting surveys, focus groups, and other accepted techniques for data collection in support of organization studies that specifically assess and analyze current organization states and management systems. Performs tasks requiring program planning, audits, and evaluations related to large scale programs. Tasks may include supporting program analysis, strategic planning, integrated master scheduling, event planning, Congressional Affairs, metrics, Financial Management Systems, and risk management. Performs tasks related to policy and regulation analysis and development related to a government agency.ย  Tasks may include the analysis of specific issues, identification of alternatives, white paper development, development of policy review papers, development of policy directives and handbooks, and other analytical tasks focused on VA policy.ย  Policy will be approved by Government employees.

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Qualifications

The Management and Program Analyst - Junior - Transition and Economic Development shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position.ย  Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct.ย  The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

Minimum Education for The position as a Management and Program Analyst - Junior: BA/BS degree for Management and Program Analyst - Junior: BA/BS degree | Positions as Management and Program Analyst - Junior in this environment require 3 years Minimum Experience providing services and working in structured environs as a Management and Program Analyst specifically related to Transition and Economic Development and Strategic Support for Specialized areas such of Govt. Policy and operational programmatic efforts related to the transition of Service members from military service to civilian life. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Transition and Economic Development (TED) supports VA's mission by helping you and your family navigate VA benefits and services, use partner resources, and get the support you need. We are here to help you achieve and sustain your career goals, find economic success, and maintain your physical and mental well-being throughout your military life cycle.ย  The client organization consistently evaluates pending and enacted legislative, policy, and leadership-directed program requirements against the existing organizational structure to consider any changes necessary to maintain an adaptable, efficient, and accountable organization structure.ย  Therefore professional background and experience in this environment is important.ย 

TRAVEL:ย  Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements.ย  Travel is coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.

LOCATION:ย  Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland Area

  • U.S.ย  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
  • All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.
  • Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply
  • May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement
  • Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

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Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
  • Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
  • Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
  • Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools -ย  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
  • Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
  • Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

  • Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
  • Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
  • Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
  • Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
  • Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
  • Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
  • Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
  • ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
  • Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
  • Flexible Spending Account: FSAsย  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
  • Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disabilit...

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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